Category: vehicle maintenance

Why it’s important to have your car serviced to prevent accidents while driving it

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by John Masterson.   You’re driving your car per usual when you suddenly got caught in an accident with another vehicle. But you told the police who responded to the site of the crash dozens of times already that you’re driving defensively like you always do….



Why it’s important to have your motorbike fully serviced every six months or sooner

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Megan Neilsen   With a lifestyle that’s constantly on the go, whether you’re on your way to work, an important meeting, or a special occasion, every second of your time counts. Traffic jams and arriving late are your biggest fears in life which is why…



Staying safe when the highway gets your vehicle down

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Breaking down on a busy road is every driver’s worst nightmare. As well as putting you at risk, a disaster like this could cause a significant pile up. Yet, you can guarantee that, if you do break down, it’s going to happen somewhere you wish…



Is spring vehicle maintenance really worth it?

Technically spring is here. I just confirmed with the calendar. In many places I don’t think Mother Nature checks the calendar. However, we do know milder weather will be upon us before we know it. This is a good time for some spring vehicle maintenance after a cold winter has passed through. Proper maintenance now…




Parking brakes are more than just for parking

I’m sure there have been times in our lives where we don’t use the muscles we may have used previously. I remember playing baseball, then not throwing the ball around very much for a few years and then trying to get back out there and play again. My arm was sore and my legs were…



Never ignore summer maintenance

Many people often prepare their vehicle for winter driving. They’ve have a tune up and place winter tires on their vehicle, hopefully before it’s too late. But what about preparing your vehicle for summer driving? There are things you can do to ensure your vehicle is readying for summer. It’s never too late in the…



Preparing your vehicle for winter starts in the fall

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Procrastination; it’s something many people do. I’ve often joked by saying I was going to make a list of reasons why I procrastinate, but figure I’ll do that later. Some things we can get by with putting off, while other things should be done sooner…



Surprise inspections should not be a surprise

Safety is a big issue within our lives. We do what it takes to ensure our kids are safe, our homes are safe and our valuables are safe. Sometimes however, we forget about the routine things that help keep those things safe – our vehicles. We use our vehicles to get to and from work,…